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National Council of Negro Women Celebrates 80 Years During Upcoming Uncommon Height Gala

National Council of Negro Women

— Former Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman and NCNW Vice Chair Dr. Thelma Daley to co-chair November 13th black-tie gala in Washington, DC — Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — The […]

Paid, Federal Diversity Internship Opportunities For Spring and Summer 2016 -- Students Can Apply Now!

Federal Diversity Internship Initiative

Washington, DC — Via the Washington Center’s Federal Diversity Internship Initiative, the Washington Center and HBCU Connect are working with selected government agencies to provide African American students with fully-funded, […]

New Memoir by Award-Winning Global Educator Shows the Power of Traveling in the Process of Becoming an Internationally Competent World Citizen

Global Safari by Zekeh Gbotokuma

Nationwide — Global Safari is a memoir-travelogue, offering an account of the author’s intercontinental travel experiences from his local village to the more global “village”, from Africa to Europe, the […]

36 Teenagers in Formal Attire Attend 2nd Annual Autumn Ball at The Univ. of Tenn. to Celebrate, Honor Who They Are and Who They Will Become

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Relative Caregiver Program

Memphis, TN — Thirteen-year-old Denise Stewart liked the shimmering white gown and the sparkly rhinestone crown she got to wear at the Autumn Ball put on by the Shelby County […]

6 Amazing Scholarships For Women in 2015 That You Forgot to Apply For -- But There's Still Time Left!

Women Scholarship Recipients

Nationwide — Billions of dollars in scholarships have already been given away this year to students who need financial assistance, but the good news is that the year is not […]

"The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses" by K.N. Smith Hooks, Dazzles Teens and Adults Alike With Emotion, Cinematic-Level Action-Adventure

Urban Boys By KN Smith

Gripping fictional drama casts good and evil, love and loyalty, and fate in a riveting, new light. Sacramento, CA — Author K.N. Smith announced today the anticipated release of her […]

Staples Partners With HBCUConnect.com to Present Job Opportunities to Students and Graduates of Black Colleges and Universities

Staples HBCU Recruiting

Columbus, OH — Will Moss, founder of HBCUConnect.com, the largest portal and career site targeting the community of students, faculty and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced […]

Black Professor Joins with Hispanic Media Legend to Empower Minority Entrepreneurs

Devin Robinson

Nationwide — On October 7th, 2015, hundreds of women gathered at the Chick-Fil-A headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Women’s Food Forum Entrepreneurship Bootcamp sponsored by Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A.

LRS Plumbing Partners With National Breast Cancer Foundation For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LRS Plumbing Support Breast Cancer Awareness

— Los Angeles–based plumbing company gives back and donates a portion of revenue from the month of October — Los Angeles, CA — LRS Plumbing has always prided itself in […]

Rapper Fetty Wap Has No. 1 Album in the Country This Week

Fetty Wap

Nationwide — According to Nielsen Music, Rapper Fetty Wap has crowned the Billboard 200 albums chart with his self-titled debut studio album selling more than 129,000 equivalent album units in […]

Distinguished Jazz Musician and University of San Francisco Performing Arts Instructor Releases New Edition of Celebrated Literary Offering

From Timbuktu to Mississippi Delta

— “From Timbuktu to the Mississippi Delta: How West African Standards of Aesthetics Shaped the Music of the Delta Blues” — Nationwide — Brilliant musician, composer, bandleader and educator, Dr. […]

swim swim swim I SAY Launches ‘Our Gifted Swimmers’ for Autistic and Special Needs Children

Agnes Davis, Swim Swim Swim I Say

— Agnes Davis CEO of Innovative Swim School in NYC — — Features in The Associated Press, ABC News, USA Today — New York, NY — Agnes Davis, CEO, swim […]

Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store Replaces Destroyed Korean-Owned Beauty Supply Store in Ferguson, MO Following Michael Brown's Death

Black-owned beauty supply store in Ferguson, MO

Ferguson, MO — Local black entrepreneurs emerge as owners of the newest black-owned beauty supply store in Ferguson, MO following the protests over the killing of unarmed black teen, Michael […]

How Seln, the Language App, is Disrupting a $120 Billion Industry

Seln App Screenshot

Nationwide — With over 100,000 customers worldwide, Seln is starting to complete its mission of connecting the world through languages. Seln (pronounced Celine) is the new mobile app, designed to […]

Black America is Tired of Being Victimized by Racism

Generation B Black America's Reset By Suru Manek

— “Generation B: Black America’s Reset to Success” gives workable solutions to bring success to all African Americans — Nationwide — A black man is killed every 28 hours by […]

NFL and SIAC Enter Officiating Agreement Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

NFL SIAC Partnership

Atlanta, GA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced that it has signed an agreement that creates additional training and development opportunities for individuals seeking to enter the football […]

Nation's Oldest African-American Fraternity Receives "Chair Award" at 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner

Mark S. Tillman, 34th General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

  Nationwide — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations’ esteemed “Chair Award” during the 45TH Annual ALC Phoenix Awards Dinner on September 19, 2015. The […]

President Barack Obama: Black America’s Failed Experiment With White House Politics and the Urgent Appeal For a New Black Economy

President Obama

By Brother DJ Jordan Nationwide — In 15 short months, President Barak Obama’s historic 1st and 2nd terms as the 44th President of the United States will end. In spite […]

Black Land Ownership -- Are You A Millionaire and Don't Even Know It?

Lee Perry

By Lee Perry Nationwide — No ethnic race of people in the United States of America has lost more land to the Oil & Gas industry than Black Americans. We […]

First Bank Partners With "Pursue Your Purpose" to Sponsor Women Entrepreneurs Event

Beauty, Brains and Business Experience

— The Beauty, Brains & Business Experience 2015 set for October 31st — Nationwide — First Bank (Florissant Dierbergs) will serve as the headlining sponsor for The Beauty, Brains & […]

Brown/Byrd Foundation Annual Reminder -- September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

New York, NY — When Kevin Byrd and Blossom Brown were asked about the ultimate goal for the BrownByrd Foundation, their immediate response was clear, crisp and to the point: […]

Empowerment, Unity, No Excuses -- Self-determination Alive at the 21st Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health and Beauty Expo

Philadelphia, PA — Bob Marley wrote and sung a song, “Get up, Stand Up” which encouraged people to be active in the pursuit of peace and justice. Fannie Lou Hammer […]

A Hip Hop Presidential Candidate Releases Ultimate Donald Trump Diss Record, ‘Giant Slayer’ Available September 15

— Alpha Leo Issues Ultimate Wake Up Call to Voters — Richmond, CA — A Democratic Presidential candidate with the legal name ‘HipHop For President’ has cast his bid for […]

RLJ Entertainment Acquires "Nina" -- Starring Zoe Saldana and Golden Globe Nominee David Oyelowo

Nina starring Zoe Saldana

Los Angeles, CA — RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), founded by Robert L. Johnson, RLJE Chairman and Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) has acquired all North American rights to the […]

The Bridge Summit Connects U.S. Police Chiefs to Create New Community Engagement Model and Police Professionalism

Bridge Summit

— Law Enforcement Officials from Seven Cities Convene on the Heels of Community Demonstrations Sparked by Officer-Involved Shootings — Phoenix, AZ — On September 10, police chiefs from seven cities […]

How One Woman Lost 110 Pounds and is Inspiring Others to Do The Same

Marla Wilson

Nationwide — Marla Wilson, who has lost 110 pounds, jumpstarted her weight loss with the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse and continues to live a lifestyle of detoxing, eating healthy and […]

Finance Opportunities Now Available For Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Nationwide

— Minority finance firm creates a $300 million financing program for certified minority companies in New York and New Jersey, on the heels of successful programs built in Detroit, New […]

New Book Addresses the Unaddressed Infidelity in the Black Community

Nicholas Maze, author of A Man's Appetite

Nationwide — It is a topic that is somewhat ‘hush hush’. You never really hear anything, until it is too late and everything hits the fan. Across the board, infidelity […]

Acclaimed Documentary on Post-Katrina New Orleans Marching Bands "The Whole Gritty City" Released on VOD

Whole Gritty City Documentary

New York, NY — Ten years after the natural and human-made disaster called Hurricane Katrina nearly destroyed New Orleans, an award-winning film focusing on New Orleans children struggling to reach […]

Best-selling Author Rodney Flowers to Host His Inspiring 9-week Video Conference Program, "Get Up and Achieve More"

— “Develop an unbreakable spirit and become empowered to overcome life’s greatest challenges” — Leonardtown, MD — Rodney Flowers, African-American author of the bestselling book, Get Up! I Can’t. I […]

Acclaimed Author Releases Softcover Edition of "A Defining Moment" -- A Pictorial Book That Chronicles President Obama’s Historic 2008 Campaign

Denver, CO — Denver-based awarding-winning photographer and author Patricia Duncan announces the release her highly acclaimed book, A Defining Moment: Barack Obama – The Historic Journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave […]

CurlKit Launches "CurlSTAR Favorites Box" -- Offering Consumers Instant Access to Brands Coveted By Superstars

New York, NY — EXCLUSIVE, LUXURIOUS, SULTRY, LUSCIOUS, OPULENT. These are all words that describe the brand new “CurlSTAR Favorites Box by CurlKit” on sale 8/8/15. Curated by vloggers, bloggers […]


Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son

Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere officiating the marriage of his adopted autistic son

Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]

School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K

Stephanie Demetrius

Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]

Pastor and Wife Face Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Their Foster Children

Rodney Gibson and Kawiana Young

Nationwide — Rodney Gibson, a pastor from Columbia, South Carolina, and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested after authorities accused Gibson of sexually abusing a foster child in their home. […]

Mom Faces Child Abuse Charges for Allegedly Spraying Bear Spray on Her Two Children

Christie Lashay Williams

Nationwide — Christie Lashay Williams, a 37-year-old mother from Leeds, Alabama, faces child abuse charges after police say she sprayed her two young children with bear spray inside their home. The […]

5-Year-Old Boy Hailed a Hero for Saving His Family from a House Fire in Texas

Jayden, 5-year-old boy

Nationwide — Jayden, a 5-year-old African American boy from Longview, Texas, alerted his family to a house fire early Friday morning. His quick response helped six people escape safely before flames […]

73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student

Effie Wynn

Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]

President Trump Threatens Journalist With Jail Time Unless He Reveals Sources of His "Leaked" Story About Iran War

Donald Trump, Barak Ravid

Nationwide — President Donald Trump has threatened jail time for a journalist after a report on a U.S. military rescue mission involving a fighter jet crash in Iran. He has […]

Black Man with Disability Fined $345 for Parking Work Truck in His Own Driveway

Bali Ramnarace

Nationwide — Bali Ramnarace, an African American handyman from Boynton Beach, Florida, who is handicapped, was fined $345 by the city for parking his work truck in the driveway of […]

Two Women Arrested After Drugs and Guns Found at Day Care in Michigan

Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown

Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]

Judge Orders to Halt President Trump's White House Ballroom Construction

Donald Trump White House ballroom project

Nationwide — A federal judge in Washington, DC, has blocked construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. The court ruled the project cannot continue because it […]

Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word

Amber Rose

Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]

Convicted Pedophile Who Impregnated, Murdered 13-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead in Prison

Jarvis Butts

Nationwide — Jarvis Butts, a convicted pedophile from Detroit, Michigan, was found dead inside his prison cell just weeks after he began serving a 35- to 60-year sentence for murdering […]

33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested

Lisa Grier

Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker divorce

Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]

White Teacher in Virginia Gets Only Six Years in Prison for Abusing Student

John Rose

Nationwide — John Rose, a former middle school teacher from Bedford County, Virginia, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. He will also serve seven […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case

Ted DiBiase Jr.

Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]

Man Sentenced to 15 Years After Dollar Store Robbery Gone Wrong

Torrance Stewart

Nationwide — Torrance Stewart, a 31-year-old African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rob a dollar store in May 2022. […]

Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years

Andrew McCormick

Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]

Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing

Robin Hatcher, missing Black woman from Texas

Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]

Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept

Tina Knowles, Mama Tina’s Gumbo

Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]

Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street

Crossing guard punched by a man

Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]

Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy

Whoopi Goldberg documentary

Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]

White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money

Kouri Richins and her husband

Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]

Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason

Diane Durgin

Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]

Police Say a Man Downloaded Over 40,000 Inappropriate Child Images on a Church Computer

Andrew Brown

Nationwide — Andrew Brown, a 51-year-old man from Worthington, Ohio, who volunteered at a church and taught at a local school, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal […]

White School Principal Arrested After Threatening to Kill and Torture a Woman

Justin Blietz

Nationwide — Justin Blietz, a school principal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been arrested after he allegedly made violent threats toward a woman. The 41-year-old educator faces first-degree harassment charges […]

White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son

Taylor Schaefer

Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]

Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument

Hayward Jenkins

Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]

A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911

Darron Lee, Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo

Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]

Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits

Tracy A. James

Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]